Challenge yourself as a leader of a 5-person crew while conducting critical conservation work in some of the Southwest’s most beautiful areas. Serve from the mountains of Nevada to the vast landscapes of the Great Basin and Mohave Deserts. The NCC is looking for experienced Crew Leaders to tackle day-to-day responsibilities of crew life.

You will lead four AmeriCorps Crew Members while building trail, running chainsaws, or performing other restoration projects on public lands in some of Nevada’s most beautiful locales. You will coordinate with agency partners and collaborate with peers to see that project goals are accomplished safely and efficiently. Based on your specific project you will be camped in the field with your crew on either 4-day or 8-day “tours” often in primitive and remote locations, and will be responsible for facilitating a healthy and cohesive community within your crew.

Different than any other professional experience you could imagine, being a Crew Leader with the NCC is a full-time commitment where you will always be a resource to the members, both while on service project sites or back at camp after a long day. Preparing for and leading a crew requires unwavering dedication, and a willingness to put the needs of others first. The successful applicant will demonstrate dependability, excellent judgment, and high standards. We are looking for an individual who will lead by example and be a role model for the members who join our program. Though this position is challenging, the rewards are abundant; and the bonds forged with your peers, and with the outdoors will last a lifetime.

Teach, instruct and support members in trail building, and other project/NCC specific tasks

Engage members in an active crew life

Facilitate weekly crew meetings and debriefs

Transport crew and equipment safely in NCC trucks

Manage and maintain crew gear, tools and other various NCC/agency equipment

Complete weekly reporting of accomplishments

Uphold NCC and AmeriCorps standards of work production and quality

Support and manage crew meal planning

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contract Timeline:

May 13, 2019 to November 15, 2019

Dates can be flexible so don't hesitate to contact us!

Location:

Reno, NV

You will be based out of our Reno Field Office on 4- or 8-day "tour" schedules. Camping locations are provided during the workweek. We will not provide housing nor sign leases, but we can assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. The stipend is paid to members in bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.

Education Award:Upon successful completion of your term you will be given access to your Segal Education award which can be used for Title IV university/college tuition or to pay for federal student loans. The education award is only considered taxable income on the day you use the award.

• 6 month (900 hour) AmeriCorps service term: $2,960

Per Diem:For every day you work in the field with us you will receive $7.25. This is in addition to your Living Allowance and on average is $58.00 biweekly. Crews typically combine per diem funds and shop/prepare meals as a team.

General Qualifications:• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service• Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, project sponsors and community members• Participating in in-field education sessions, presentations and crew meetings• Participate in Service Day events outside of regular work schedule

Leadership Qualifications:• Clean driving record (must qualify to drive GBI Vehicles)• Current driver’s license• A willingness and desire to lead• Experience working within a Conservation or Youth Corps• Previous experience camping/backpacking in remote locations.• Previous experience constructing recreational trails• Previous experience felling trees using chainsaw and/or crosscut• Previous experience with restoration type work (ex. plantings, invasive species removal)• Strong critical thinking skills and creativity• Possessing the confidence and ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure• Receptive to feedback from superiors, peers, and subordinates.• Ability to establish and maintain a positive workplace culture and camp life experience.

Physical Qualifications:• Ability to work for 10.5 hours a day and to contribute to post-work day tasks and chores• Ability to hike up to 10 miles a day with heavy backpacks• Ability to carry 25 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally• Ability to camp up to seven consecutive nights in primitive locations without access to running water and restrooms, all while in an all possible weather conditions. Assisting in food preparation, planning, and clean up• Ability to effectively operate machinery and tools while following production and quality standards set by the Nevada Conservation Corps• Follow strict safety protocol and maintain personal safety of self and others

AmeriCorps Qualifications:• Ability to commit to an entire term of service with AmeriCorps• Be at least 17 years of age• Be a U.S Citizen or Legal Resident Alien• All position offers are conditional upon successful completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Any criminal convictions must be disclosed during the interview process• Be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (Limit of four unique terms in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards)Possess High school diploma or GED (or provide proof of intent to complete before using education award)

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